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OnePlus 12 vs iPhone 18 Pro Max

Direct side-by-side battle analyzing display brightness, chipset benchmark percentiles, multi-camera arrays, battery capacity, and charging speeds.

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· 2024

OnePlus 12

$799

89.3/ 100

Overall

Exceptional

BeastScore

89.3

Benchmark

Performance95/100

Camera91/100

Battery90/100

Apple · 2026

iPhone 18 Pro Max

$1499

92.8/ 100

Overall

Exceptional

BeastScore

92.8

Benchmark

Performance96/100

Camera94/100

Battery94/100

Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy OnePlus 12:

✓29g lighter chassis (220g) optimized for one-handed ergonomics
✓$700 lower launch MSRP ($799 vs $1499)
✓50MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording

Reasons to buy iPhone 18 Pro Max:

✓Larger 5,567 mAh battery capacity (+167 mAh more capacity)
✓48MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
✓6.9" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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Specification	OnePlus 12	iPhone 18 Pro Max
1. Display & Screen
Screen Type & Tech	LTPO AMOLED	LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision
Screen Size	6.82"	6.9"
Resolution & Density	3168x1440 (510 ppi)	1320 x 2868 pixels (19.5:9 ratio) (460 ppi)
Refresh Rate	120 Hz ProMotion	120 Hz ProMotion
Brightness	4,500 nits peak	1000 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak)
Screen Protection	Scratch-resistant glass	Ceramic Shield 2, Anti-reflective coating, Always-On display
2. Platform & Performance
Chipset / Processor	High performance SoC	Apple A20 Pro (2 nm) (2nm)
CPU Cores	Multi-core high performance	Hexa-core (2x High Performance + 4x Efficiency)
GPU Graphics	Integrated Graphics	Apple GPU (7-core graphics)
Operating System	Android 14	iOS 27
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory	16 GB	12GB LPDDR5X
Internal Storage	256GB / 512GB	256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB
Storage Speed	High-speed flash	NVMe fast flash
Card Slot	No	No
4. Main Camera Optics
Primary Camera	50 MP, f/1.6, OIS, Sony LYT-808	48 MP, f/1.5, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, OIS, Dual pixel PDAF, Sensor-shift OIS (gen 2)
Telephoto Zoom	64 MP (3x optical zoom), f/2.6, OIS	48 MP (4x optical zoom), f/2.8, 100mm (periscope telephoto), OIS
Ultrawide Camera	48 MP, f/2.2	48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide)
LiDAR / Depth	None	TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth sensing & night portrait)
5. Video Recording Capabilities
Main Camera Video	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR	4K@24/25/30/60/100/120fps1080p@240fps10-bit HDRDolby Vision HDR (up to 120fps)ProRes RAWApple Log 2Spatial 3D video & stereo sound
Front Video	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS	4K@24/25/30/60fps1080p@120fpsgyro-EISDolby Vision HDR
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie Lens	32 MP, f/2.4	18 MP, f/1.9, 20mm (ultrawide multi-aspect)
7. Body & Dimensions
Dimensions	164.3 x 75.8 x 9.15 mm	163.4 x 78 x 8.8 mm (6.43 x 3.07 x 0.35 in)
Weight	220 g	249 g (8.78 oz)
Build Materials	Glass front, metal/glass frame	Glass front (Ceramic Shield 2), aluminum frame, aluminum/glass back
SIM Type	Nano-SIM / eSIM support	Nano-SIM + eSIM + dual eSIM support
Water Resistance	IP65	IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 min)
8. Battery & Charging
Battery Capacity	5,400 mAh	5,567 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	100W wired fast charging	45W wired fast charging
Wireless Charging	50W wireless charging	25W wireless charging
Reverse Charging	Reverse wireless charging	Reverse wireless charging
9. Sound & Audio
Loudspeaker	Stereo speakers	Yes, with stereo speakers (Spatial Audio)
3.5mm Headphone Jack	No	No
10. Connectivity & Comms
Wi-Fi Standard	Wi-Fi 7	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band, hotspot)
Bluetooth	5.4	Bluetooth 6.0, A2DP, LE
USB Port & Speed	USB-C 3.2	USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2 (up to 10Gbps), DisplayPort video out
NFC	Yes (contactless payment)	Yes (Apple Pay Visa, MasterCard, AMEX certified)
11. Sensors & Security
Sensors	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass	Face ID, LiDAR scanner, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Satellite Features	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)	Emergency SOS, Messages and Find My via satellite
12. Colors & Overview
Colors	Standard finishes	Black, Silver, Glacier, Burgundy
Launch Price	$799	$1,499 / €1,600

Editorial Lab Verdict

iPhone 18 Pro Max edges ahead with a BeastScore of 92.8/100

After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, iPhone 18 Pro Max ranks as the overall top pick in this matchup. Key differentiators include its Apple A20 Pro architecture and verified 94/100 camera rating.

When to buy OnePlus 12:

Significantly faster wired charging: 100W vs max 45W · Brighter screen: 4,500 nits peak vs 3,000 nits

When to buy iPhone 18 Pro Max:

Higher overall BeastScore: 92.8 vs top rival 89.3

Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: OnePlus 12 vs iPhone 18 Pro Max

Which phone is better: OnePlus 12 or iPhone 18 Pro Max?

iPhone 18 Pro Max leads with an overall BeastScore of 92.8/100 compared to OnePlus 12 (89.3/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 92.8 vs top rival 89.3.

What are the primary battery and display differences between OnePlus 12 and iPhone 18 Pro Max?

OnePlus 12 is equipped with a 6.82-inch display and 5400 mAh battery, while iPhone 18 Pro Max features a 6.9-inch display and 5567 mAh battery.

How do the camera capabilities compare between OnePlus 12 and iPhone 18 Pro Max?

In lab hardware evaluations, OnePlus 12 scores 91/100 in camera performance, while iPhone 18 Pro Max scores 94/100.

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Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

iPhone 18 Pro Max edges ahead with a BeastScore of 92.8/100

Frequently Asked Questions: OnePlus 12 vs iPhone 18 Pro Max

Which phone is better: OnePlus 12 or iPhone 18 Pro Max?

What are the primary battery and display differences between OnePlus 12 and iPhone 18 Pro Max?

How do the camera capabilities compare between OnePlus 12 and iPhone 18 Pro Max?

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